Case report from Somalia: access to diagnose retinoblastoma among children in a resource-limited country

来自索马里的病例报告:资源匮乏国家儿童视网膜母细胞瘤的诊断途径

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Abstract

Retinoblastoma, a rare cancer mostly affecting children, makes up ~3% of childhood cancers in developed countries. However, it is more prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where late diagnosis often leads to advanced disease and higher mortality rates. Here, we present a 3-year-old girl presented with leukocoria and esotropia in her left eye for 3 months. Imaging revealed lens calcification and vitreous seeding, classified as group D, stage I. The child underwent enucleation to save her life, and histopathology showed Flexner-Wintersteiner rosette cells. This case underscores the importance of eye exams at birth and during childhood. Primary healthcare providers should recognize symptoms like leukocoria and esotropia to facilitate early diagnosis of retinoblastoma.

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